Indiana gubernatorial candidate John Gregg backs health care hybrid

5:16 PM,
Aug. 27, 2012

John Gregg

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Lesley Weidenbener | TheStatehouseFile.com

Democrat John Gregg said Monday that he is leaning toward creation of a hybrid health care exchange operated jointly by state and federal authorities to meet requirements of the Affordable Care Act.

Gubernatorial hopeful John Gregg and his running mate, Democrat Vi Simpson, said Monday they will likely push for a hybrid health exchange system to provide insurance to Hoosiers under the Affordable Care Act. The hybrid system would let the state manage the marketplace but shift some costs to federal authorities.

After meeting earlier Monday with Gov. Mitch Daniels about the controversial ...